JP6863594B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, at the start of one BB game, it is estimated whether or not a predetermined threshold is reached at the end of the BB game, and when it is determined that the predetermined threshold is reached, the production content of the one BB game is produced. Is known from the beginning as a slot machine that is different from the production contents of other BB games (see paragraph number "0354" of Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-144015

Here, in a game section in which an upper limit on the number of games that can be played is set, even if a privilege that can be benefited only during the stay in the game section is acquired in a state close to the upper limit on the number of games, the above Since the upper limit of the number of games is reached, the player will be dissatisfied with the so-called "wasteful pulling".
In this case, it is a good idea to prevent the player from recognizing that he / she has acquired the privilege that can be benefited only during his / her stay in the game section, because it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest of the game.

Therefore, each of the inventions described in each claim has been made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and the purpose thereof is as follows.
That is, the present invention extends the game section of the advantageous section when it is determined immediately before the upper limit game section of the advantageous section that the game section of the advantageous section can be extended. The purpose is to suppress the production that feels wasteful by making it difficult for the player to recognize that the state has shifted to the possible state by executing another production.

Each of the inventions described in each claim has been made in order to achieve the above-mentioned object, and the features of each invention will be described below using the embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section capable of shifting from the non-advantageous section, and the advantageous section is a gaming section capable of staying in the advantageous section after shifting from the non-advantageous section. Regardless of the above, it is in a state of returning to the non-advantageous section by exceeding a predetermined upper limit gaming section, and in the advantageous section, either an ART normal state or a specific opportunity is reached in the ART normal state. The first state includes a first state and a second state that can be shifted to, and the first state is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the second state, and when it is determined to shift to the first state. When the game section after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section at the time of reaching the specific opportunity exceeds the specific game section less than the predetermined upper limit game section, the first from the ART normal state. The state shifts to the state, but the effect executed in the second state is executed instead of being executed in the first state, and the first state is a state in which the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is extended. The specific game section is characterized in that it is set to a section that exceeds the upper limit game section when the maximum game section that can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is acquired in the first state. To do.

Here, the "upper limit game section" is defined as the number of predetermined games after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, for example, before the number of 1500 games is consumed or the number of predetermined games is consumed. Even if there is, it is to obtain a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called difference number of 2400), but the present invention is not limited to this.
The "first state" includes, but is not limited to, the "stock addition specialized zone" in the embodiment.
The "second state" includes, but is not limited to, the "normal continuation judge zone" in the embodiment.

As a result, when it is decided to shift to a state in which the game section of the advantageous section can be extended near the upper limit game section of the advantageous section, the game section of the advantageous section can be extended. By making it difficult for the player to recognize that the state has changed to another effect, it is possible to provide the game machine 10 capable of suppressing the effect of feeling wasteful. ..
That is, when it is determined to shift from the ART normal state to the first state near the upper limit gaming section of the advantageous section, the transition to the first state is made, but the transition from the ART normal state is possible as in the first state. By executing the effect of the second state that is executed when the player shifts to the second state, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the player has moved to the first state even though the state has changed to the first state. , It becomes possible for the player to improve the interest of the game without being dissatisfied with the production.
In addition, at the time of transition to the first state or the second state, it is sufficient to make one judgment that the upper limit game section may be exceeded, and it is decided to extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section in the first state. It is not necessary to determine that the upper limit game section may be exceeded each time, and the processing load of the game machine 10 can be reduced.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section capable of shifting from the non-advantageous section, and the advantageous section can stay in the advantageous section after shifting from the non-advantageous section. Regardless of the game section, it is in a state of returning to the non-advantageous section by exceeding a predetermined upper limit game section, and in the advantageous section, either the ART normal state or the specific opportunity is reached in the ART normal state. The first state includes a first state and a second state capable of shifting to the state of, the first state is a state more advantageous to the player than the second state, and it is determined to shift to the first state. When the game section after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section at the time of reaching the specific opportunity exceeds the specific game section less than the predetermined upper limit game section, the ART normal state is described as described above. Although it shifts to the first state, the effect executed in the second state is executed instead of being executed in the first state, and the first state is a state in which the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is extended. When the specific game section is obtained in the first state, the highest game section that can be obtained in one game in the first state and can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is obtained. , It is characterized in that it is set in a section exceeding the upper limit game section.

Here, the "upper limit game section" is defined as the number of predetermined games after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, for example, before the number of 1500 games is consumed or the number of predetermined games is consumed. Even if there is, it is to obtain a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called difference number of 2400), but the present invention is not limited to this.
The "first state" includes, but is not limited to, the "stock addition specialized zone" in the embodiment.
The "second state" includes, but is not limited to, the "normal continuation judge zone" in the embodiment.

As a result, when it is decided to shift to a state in which the game section of the advantageous section can be extended near the upper limit game section of the advantageous section, the game section of the advantageous section can be extended. By making it difficult for the player to recognize that the state has changed by executing another effect, it is possible to provide the game machine 10 capable of suppressing the effect of feeling wasteful.
That is, when it is determined to shift to the first state near the upper limit game section, the transition to the first state is performed, but the effect of the second state executed when the transition to the second state is executed is executed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the player has moved to the first state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game without the player being dissatisfied with the production.
In addition, at the time of transition to the first state or the second state, it is sufficient to make one judgment that the upper limit game section may be exceeded, and it is decided to extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section in the first state. It is not necessary to determine that the upper limit game section may be exceeded each time, and it is possible to reduce the processing load of the game machine.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention includes a non-advantageous section and an advantageous section capable of shifting from the non-advantageous section, and the advantageous section can stay in the advantageous section after shifting from the non-advantageous section. Regardless of the game section, it is in a state of returning to the non-advantageous section by exceeding a predetermined upper limit game section, and in the advantageous section, either the ART normal state or the specific opportunity is reached in the ART normal state. The first state includes a first state and a second state capable of shifting to the state of, the first state is a state more advantageous to the player than the second state, and it is determined to shift to the first state. When the game section after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section at the time of reaching the specific opportunity exceeds the specific game section less than the predetermined upper limit game section, the ART normal state is described as described above. Although it shifts to the first state, the effect executed in the second state is executed instead of being executed in the first state, and the first state is a state in which the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is extended. Yes, the specific game section is set to a section that exceeds the upper limit game section when a game section that extends the game section that can stay in the advantageous section, which can be acquired on average in the first state, is acquired. It is characterized by being.

Here, the "upper limit game section" is defined as the number of predetermined games after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, for example, before the number of 1500 games is consumed or the number of predetermined games is consumed. Even if there is, it is to obtain a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called difference number of 2400), but the present invention is not limited to this.
The "first state" includes, but is not limited to, the "stock addition specialized zone" in the embodiment.
The "second state" includes, but is not limited to, the "normal continuation judge zone" in the embodiment.

As a result, when it is decided to shift to a state in which the game section of the advantageous section can be extended near the upper limit game section of the advantageous section, the game section of the advantageous section can be extended. By making it difficult for the player to recognize that the state has changed by executing another effect, it is possible to provide the game machine 10 capable of suppressing the effect of feeling wasteful.
That is, when it is determined to shift to the first state near the upper limit game section, the transition to the first state is performed, but the effect of the second state executed when the transition to the second state is executed is executed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the player has moved to the first state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game without the player being dissatisfied with the production.
In addition, at the time of transition to the first state or the second state, it is sufficient to make one judgment that the upper limit game section may be exceeded, and it is decided to extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section in the first state. It is not necessary to determine that the upper limit game section may be exceeded each time, and it is possible to reduce the processing load of the game machine.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, the first state returns to the ART normal state by satisfying the end condition of the first state, and the second state is the first state. It is a state in which the expected value of extending the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is lower than that of one state, and it is characterized in that it returns to the ART normal state by satisfying the transition condition to the ART normal state. To do.

Here, in the "state where the expected value of extending the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is low", the game section that can stay in the advantageous section can be extended with a lower probability than the first state during the second state. It is decided to extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section with a lower probability than the first state in the ART normal state before shifting to the second state, including but not limited to the case where it is decided. This includes notifying the decision in the second state and the case where the first state has a shorter maximum value or average value of the game section extended than the second state.

As a result, despite the transition to the first state, the effect corresponding to the second state, in which the expected value of extending the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is low, is executed. It is possible to lower the expected value of extending the game section in which the player can stay in the advantageous section, and the ART normal state shifted from the first state is in the middle of the game section extended in the first state. By preventing the player from giving a loss due to the termination, it is possible to provide the game machine 10 capable of preventing the game from being detracted from the interest.
That is, in the second state, since the expected value of extending the game section is lower than that of the first state, it is unlikely that the extension beyond the upper limit game section of the advantageous section will be performed, and the effect of the second state is executed. In that case, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling wasteful pulling due to exceeding the upper limit game section.

Further, as a specific example of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, when the second state does not satisfy the transition condition to the ART normal state and satisfies the end condition of the second state, the above-mentioned It is characterized by being in a state of shifting to a non-advantageous section.
As a result, when the production of the second state is executed, it is unlikely that the production will end in the middle even if it is just before the upper limit game section, so that it makes us feel a waste of money due to exceeding the upper limit game section. It is possible to provide a game machine 10 capable of preventing this.

Further, as a specific example of the game machine 10 according to the present invention, the game section in which the first state can be played is at least the same game section or a short game section as the game section in which the second state can be played. It is characterized by being.
As a result, when the effect of the second state is finished, the first state can be surely finished, and when the effect of the second state is finished, the first state is not finished. It is possible to provide the game machine 10 which does not need to perform a process that causes a sense of discomfort to the player, such as repeating the necessary production of the second state, and can reduce the process.

It is a schematic front view of the game machine which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the arrangement of the symbols of the rotary reel which is the embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the input, control and output of the game machine in embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the main control board of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the details of the sub-control board of FIG. 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the bonus transition combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the replay combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the small combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning combination group including the bonus transition combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning combination group including the replay combination and the small combination which is the embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the winning combination group which is the embodiment of this invention and is subject to lottery for each game state. It is explanatory drawing of the state of the game which is the embodiment of this invention and is managed on the side of the main control board of FIG. It is the embodiment of this invention and is explanatory drawing of the state of the advantageous section. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect in the stock addition special zone in the embodiment of this invention, when it is decided to shift to the stock addition special zone in the ART normal state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the distribution rate which determines the number of remaining games which perform a stock notification effect in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect of notifying a player of the number of formations (the number of winnings) of the winning combination group "BE" for transitioning to an AT state, which is an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the embodiment of the present invention, in which a game in which a winning combination group "BE" is established (winning) and a game in which an effect is generated are notified to a player. It is a flowchart which is the embodiment of this invention and is for demonstrating the flow of a game.

(Game machine 10)
In this specification, when the definition about the direction is not shown in each explanation, the player facing the game machine 10 is seen from the game machine 10 in front of the player. The direction toward the side is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Similarly, the left-right direction such as "left" and "right" and the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" are also left and right, or up and down when viewed from the player. means. Similarly, in the description of each member, when the definition of the direction or the like is not shown, it means the direction seen from the player when each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the game machine 10.

The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens toward the front, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so as to be openable and closable. And have.

(Rotating reel 62)
An upper panel 20 made of thin resin is provided on the upper part of the front door 14. At the substantially center of the upper panel 20, a symbol 61 on the circumference of three rotating reels 62 (left rotating reel 64 on the left side when facing the front, middle rotating reel 66 in the center, and right rotating reel 68 on the right side) is placed. A transparent pattern display window portion 16 that can be seen is formed. The symbol display window portion 16 is formed so that when the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 is stopped, a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three columns and three rows are shown to the player. .. The symbol display window portion 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on the effective line 86 described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. Is. The rotary reel 62 is capable of variablely displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

(Reel unit 60)
In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, three reel drive motors 65, a total of three rotary reels 62 rotated by each of the reel drive motors 65, and the reel drive motors. A reel unit 60 having a 65 and a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is arranged. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a reel position sensor 63 in order to detect that the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is a reference position (reference position). The reel drive motor 65 is driven based on a drive signal for driving the reel drive motor 65 output from the main control board 200. Further, the reel unit 60 is provided with a back lamp 67 for illuminating the symbol 61 on the rotary reel 62.

(Credit display 87, payout number display 88)
Below the symbol display window 16, there is a credit display 87 that displays the number of stored credit medals, and a credit display 87 that is arranged on the left side of the credit display 87 and displays the total number of medals paid out from the game machine 10. A payout number display 88 is provided. These indicators are composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs. The credit indicator 87 can display a two-digit number of stored sheets, and the payout number indicator 88 can display a two-digit payout number.

(Section notification lamp 90)
Further, below the symbol display window portion 16, a section notification lamp 90 is provided, which is lit by the main control board 200 when the shift to the “advantageous section” described later is performed.
The section notification lamp 90 is always lit while the push order notification state is in the "advantageous section", and is turned off by the main control board 200 when the section shifts to the "non-advantageous section".

The section notification lamp 90 according to the present embodiment is always lit during the "advantageous section", but is not limited to this, and for example, the push order is notified during the "advantageous section". When it lights only in the game to be played or continues to light after the game, or when it lights only in the game that notifies a specific push order or continues to light after the game, the ball ejection situation in the advantageous section ( For example, if the number of balls is lit only when the number of balls is different (for example, the number of balls is 1000), or if the number of balls is continuously lit after reaching the specific situation, the number of balls to be ejected in the advantageous section It is not necessary to keep the lights on all the time, such as when (for example, the difference number) is a specific ball ejection situation and the lights are turned on only in a game that notifies the pushing order, or when the lights are continuously turned on after the game. Further, as described above, when the section notification lamp 90 is continuously lit, for example, it is lit until the maximum number of games in the advantageous section (1500 games) is reached, or, for example, less than the maximum number of games in the advantageous section. It is preferable to turn on the lights until the predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) set within the range of is reached.

Here, it is desirable that the lighting control of the section notification lamp 90 is controlled by the control means mounted on the main control board 200, and the lighting control is executed by the advantageous section control means 260 for controlling the advantageous section, or the lighting control thereof. It is possible to provide a dedicated section notification control means for executing the above.

(Operation unit 30)
A lower panel 22 is provided below the front door 14. The front door 14 is provided with an operation unit 30 that is located above the lower panel 22 and projects toward the front of the front door 14.
In the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a medal for inserting as a condition for starting the game is inserted in advance from the medal insertion slot 38, which will be described later, and a maximum of 50 medals can be stored internally as credit medals ( It has a function to electronically store and manage the number of input sheets as electronic data). The maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.
A medal insertion slot 38 for inserting a medal as a game medium is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 30.

(Medal Selector 17)
Inside the housing 12, in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 38, it is selected whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 38 are genuine, and only the regular medals are guided to the hopper unit 24. A selector 17 is provided. The medal selector 17 is provided with an insertion sensor 92 that detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 38 one by one.

A medal passage (not shown) is provided inside the housing 12, and medals excluded as non-regular medals in the medal selector 17 and medals paid out from the hopper unit 24 pass through this medal passage. It is paid out from the medal payment exit 28.

(Settlement switch 36)
Below the medal slot 38, a settlement switch 36 for paying out all the medals credited by the credit function is provided.

(Stop switch 50)
In the center of the operation unit 30, three stop switches 50 corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 62 by the operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 62, and after the start of the variation display of the symbol 61 of the plurality of rotary reels 62, the fluctuation of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 is performed by the player's operation. This is to stop the display individually.

(Start switch 40)
On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is provided on condition that a medal is inserted or the bet switch 32 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the variable display of the symbol 61 of the rotary reel 62 by the operation of the player.

(Bet switch 32)
Above this start switch 40, the number of medals that can be inserted is reduced from the number of medals inserted from the stored credit medals (the number of credited medals) until the maximum number of medals (specifically, 3) is reached. A max bet switch 34 that replaces the insertion of two or three medals, and a single bet switch 35 that subtracts the number of one medal from the number of credited medals and replaces the insertion of one medal are provided.

(Button switch 42 for production)
On the right side of the max bet switch 34, a production button switch 42 that can be operated by the player in a predetermined production is provided.
On the back side of the front door 14, a door opening / closing switch 19, a setting change switch 46, a setting indicator 89, and the like are arranged.

(Door opening / closing switch 19)
The door opening / closing switch 19 is for detecting whether or not the front door 14 is closed. When the front door 14 is closed, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on by pressing the back surface of the front door 14 and the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19, and as the front door 14 opens, the door opening / closing switch 19 is turned on. When the back surface of the front door 14 is separated from the front surface of the door opening / closing switch 19 and the pressure is released, the door is turned off.

(Setting change switch 46)
The setting change switch 46 is for changing the setting together with the setting key switch 45 of the power supply unit 43 described later.

(Setting display 89)
The setting display 89 displays the set value of the jackpot probability by, for example, a 7-segment small LED. The setting value of the game machine 10 is displayed on the setting display 89, but the display is canceled after a certain period of time has passed after the setting so that the game machine 10 cannot be visually recognized from the outside.

Inside the housing 12 corresponding to the lower part of the front door 14, a hopper unit 24 capable of storing medals and paying out medals, and an operation for turning on or shutting off the power are possible. It has a power switch 44 and is arranged with a power supply unit 43 for supplying power to each component.

(Hopper unit 24)
The hopper unit 24 includes a medal tank (not shown) for storing regular medals flowing down from the medal selector 24, a hopper motor 95 for paying medals toward the medal payout outlet 28 by driving the medal tank, and a hopper unit 24. A payout sensor 94 that detects medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 28 one by one, and an auxiliary tank for storing medals overflowing from the medal tank of the hopper unit 24. An overflow sensor 96 that detects that the medals in the auxiliary tank are full and outputs a signal to the main control board 200 is provided.

(Power supply unit 43)
The power supply unit 43 is provided with a power supply switch 44 that can be operated for turning on or off the power, and a setting key switch 45 for setting change processing.

(Medal payment exit 28, etc.)
A medal payout outlet 28 is formed in the lower part of the front door 14 to pay out medals from the hopper unit 24 in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout outlet 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed in order to store the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 28. If the number of medals credited is less than 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are not paid out from the medal payment exit 28 and are added to the number of credit medals until the number of medals reaches 50.

(Explanation of the flow of the game)
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables the start of a game by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34, the single bet switch 35, or the like, or by inserting medals. Then, by pressing the start switch 40, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a lottery for winning or losing a plurality of winning combinations is performed. Then, the game machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotary reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning combination lottery based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotating reel 62 and the result of the winning combination lottery. In the game machine 10, the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined valid line (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined combination is aligned on the line, the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stopping is predetermined. This is the line to which the profit of the above is given. Hereinafter, it is referred to as the valid line 86.) When the player stops on the line, a prize is awarded and a predetermined profit such as paying out a predetermined number of medals is given to the player. .. As a result, one game is completed.

Specifically, the effective line 86 can be formed by connecting one symbol 61 visible from the symbol display window 16 among the symbols 61 displayed on each of the three rotary reels 62, one for each rotary reel 62. Of the lines that pass through all of the plurality of rotating reels 62 (they can be bent in the middle), this is a line that defines the arrangement of combinations of symbols 61 that are effective for winning a prize or the like. This line becomes an effective line 86 by betting a predetermined number of medals (a predetermined number of 3 in the present embodiment).

The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is one of a line connecting the middle stages of the left-handed reel 64, the middle-handed reel 66, and the right-handed reel 68.
Although 1 line is shown as the effective line 86, it is not limited to this, and may be 2 to 5 lines, or 6 or more lines including a V-shape and a chevron.
Further, although one line is set regardless of the gaming state (see FIG. 12), the number of effective lines may be changed depending on the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the surfaces of the left-handed reel 64, the middle-handed reel 66, and the right-handed reel 68, "red seven", "white seven", "bar 1", "bar 2", "replay", A plurality of various symbols 61 of "bell", "orange 1", "orange 2", "cherry", and "blank" are formed.

These symbols 61 are formed by attaching a tape on which each symbol is printed to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62. The symbol number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not physically attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62, but is a virtual number that controls the stop of each symbol 61. This is to specify a specific symbol 61 in the program for.

(Direction device 70)
The front door 14 is formed with an effect device 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning a role lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The effect device 70 includes a speaker 72, an effect lamp 78, and a display device 84.

(Speaker 72)
The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 arranged on the upper left and right sides of the front door 14, and a lower speaker 76 arranged on the lower left and right sides of the front door 14.

(Direction lamp 78)
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 arranged above the front door 14, and lower lamps 82 arranged on the left and right below the front door 14.

(Display device 84)
The display device 84 is a liquid crystal display device for displaying various images on the screen.
It should be noted that various effects performed using the display device 84 may be performed using a display device other than the liquid crystal display device, for example, a dot display, a rotary reel for effect, a lamp, or the like.

(Control device 100)
As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the game machine 10 is formed inside the game machine 10. The control device 100 receives information (commands) from the main control board 200 (also referred to as the main control means) that advances the game and controls the game state, and the main control board 200, and responds to the progress of the game. It is equipped with a sub-control board 300 (also referred to as a sub-control means) that controls the effect and controls the effect for notifying the player of information about the game content.

The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are communicated in one direction from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation on the main control board 200. There is no reverse communication from the control board 300 to the main control board 200 (ie not bidirectional communication). The main control board 200 receives the inputs of the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the bet switch 32, and the settlement switch 36, performs a winning combination lottery, and controls the operation of the reel unit 60 and the hopper unit 24. The sub control board 300 inputs a signal from the main control board 200 and controls the operation of the effect device 70 such as the display device 84. Each part of the display device 84 as the effect device 70, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 is connected to the output side of the sub control board 300.

Although not particularly shown, the main board having the main control board 200 and the sub board having the sub control board 300 are housed inside a dedicated board case, respectively. Specifically, the main control board 200 is housed inside the main board case, and the sub control board 300 is housed inside the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part on the back side inside the housing 12, and the sub board case is fixed to the left side when viewed from the front inside the housing 12.

The main control board 200 and the sub control board 300 are composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a microcomputer having an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a program stored in the ROM, and performs various processes. The ROM stores fixed data such as a program executed by the CPU and various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the program, for example, a storage for storing the state of the game machine 10. It is used as an area or a storage area for storing the lottery result of the winning combination lottery.

(External centralized terminal board 18)
Further, an external centralized terminal plate 18 is provided on the right side of the inside of the housing 12 when viewed from the front.
The external centralized terminal board 18 outputs game data to the outside of the game machine 10. A connection terminal (connector) wired to the main control board 200 and a connection terminal (connector) wired to an external device (not shown). ) Is provided on the terminal board. Although not shown, the external centralized terminal board 18 is connected to a game island facility such as a data display or a hall computer.

(Main control board 200)
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 200 includes a combination lottery means 210, a reel control means 220, a stop symbol determination means 230, a payout control means 240, a game control means 250, an advantageous section control means 260, and a transmission means 270. Have means. Details of each means will be described later. The advantageous section control means 260 may be provided by the sub control board 300 instead of the main control board 200, or may be separately provided by both the main control board 200 and the sub control board 300. good.

With the above configuration, the main control board 200 draws a winning combination, controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, determines the stop symbol 61 when all the rotary reels 62 are stopped, and advances the game. It will function as a means.
The main control board 200 is for controlling the game and for advancing the game. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.

As described above, when the predetermined number of bets is set according to the gaming state, the valid line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set.
As a method of setting the number of bets, there are a method of inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method of setting a credit medal as the number of bets by operating the bet switch 32. Then, when the start switch 40 is operated on the condition that the specified number of bets (3 cards) is set, the number of bets is fixed, and the winning combination lottery means 210 has won one of the plurality of winning combinations. A lottery (role lottery) will be held. Further, almost at the same time as the winning combination lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the rotating reel 62 in the previous game, and the predetermined time is determined. After that, the rotation of all three rotating reels 62 starts.

After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, after the process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, the rotation position of the rotary reel 62 is detected as a reference position by a predetermined sensor. ) Is satisfied, the stop switch 50 is in a state in which it can be operated (stop operation is possible).

After that, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. Then, when the operation of all three stop switches 50 is completed, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.
At this time, when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 is aligned on the effective line 86, processing corresponding to the combination of the symbols 61 is performed. The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed so that a profit is given to the player when a combination of predetermined symbols 61 is arranged on the effective line 86. For example, when the combinations of the symbols 61 corresponding to the small winning combination are aligned on the effective line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small winning combination is given to the player.

The winning probability of the winning combination lottery is set in multiple stages, and in this embodiment, 6 stages (set value 1 to set value 6) are set, and the set value 1 is the most for the winning combination having a difference in winning probability depending on the set value. It is set to be low and the set value 6 is set to be the highest.
The stage of the set value is not limited to 6 stages, and may be less than 6 stages or 7 or more stages.

In addition, if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the replay role is aligned on the effective line 86, the number of bets will be automatic without using the player's own medal in the next game, although no medals will be paid out. The game can be played.

(Role lottery means 210)
The combination lottery means 210 executes a combination lottery as to whether or not a combination is won. The winning combination is also referred to as the winning combination. That is, the winning combination lottery means 210 is a means provided in the main control board 200, and is a combination of whether or not to win a winning combination with a lottery probability predetermined for each set value of a plurality of stages, triggered by the operation of the start switch 40. It is for drawing lots.

The combination lottery means 210 uses a lottery table for determining whether or not a combination has been won, as the main classifications for the normal game state (for RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3) and the bonus internal medium state (RT0, RT1). , RT2, RT3) and bonus game state (for RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3), each of which is provided and stored in the ROM of the main control board 200.

The combination lottery means 210 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generation means (random number generation circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values in a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. The process by the winning combination lottery means 210 is performed in step S11 (see FIG. 18), which will be described later.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the winning combinations drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 are roughly classified into a bonus transition combination (a combination with a transition of the gaming state) and a replay combination (owned by the player). A role that enables the start of the next game without using a medal, a so-called re-game role) and a small role (a role that involves paying out medals) are provided.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, a combination of a combination of a combination and a symbol drawn by the combination lottery means 210 will be described.
The combination of the type of the winning combination drawn by the winning combination lottery means 210 and the symbol 61 is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 6 to 8.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, as a bonus transfer combination, CBB1_A of a combination of symbols 61 of "bar 1 bar 1 bar 1" in the order of left rotation reel 64, middle rotation reel 66, right rotation reel 68 (the same applies hereinafter). , CBB1_B of the combination of the symbol 61 of "bar 1 bar 1 bar 2", CBB2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "replay bell replay", and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, as RT1 replay (see FIG. 10) of the replay combination (replay combination), for example, URP_A which is a combination of the symbol 61 of the “replay replay bell” and the symbol 61 of the “replay replay replay”. NRP_A and the like of the combination of are provided.
Here, among the RT1 replays, URP_A is an RT2 transition replay (so-called promotion replay) that shifts the game state to RT2 when it is established, and DRP_A1 to DRP_A5 is RT1 that shifts the game state to RT1 when it is established. This is a transition replay (see FIG. 10).

Further, as RT2 replays (see FIG. 10) of the replay role (replay role), for example, URP_B which is a combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay Bell Bell" and DRP_B1 which is a combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay Replay Red Seven" are used. It is provided.
Here, among the RT2 replays, URP_B is an RT3 transition replay (so-called promotion replay) that shifts the game state to RT3 when it is established, and DRP_B1 to DRP_B5 and DRP_C1 to DRP_C25 are established to change the game state to RT1. This is an RT1 transition replay that shifts to (see FIG. 10).

Further, as the reach eye replay (see FIG. 10) of the replay role (replaying role), for example, SRP_A1 which is a combination of the symbol 61 of the "bar 2 orange 1 bell" and the combination of the symbol 61 of the "bar 2 orange 2 bell". SRP_A2 and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as AT control 1 (see FIG. 10) of the small winning combination (winning combination), ONE_A2 of the combination of the symbol 61 of the "bar 2 replay replay" and the symbol 61 of the "orange 1 replay replay" A combination of ONE_A3 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as the common bell 1 (see FIG. 10) of the small winning combination (winning combination), the combination of the CT_BE1 of the symbol 61 of the “bar 1 bell replay” and the symbol 61 of the “bell bell replay” CT_BE2, etc. are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as a weak cherry (see FIG. 10) of a small winning combination (winning combination), a combination of CH_A1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of the “red seven bell replay” and the combination of the symbol 61 of the “white seven bell replay”. CH_A2, etc. are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as the common bell 2 (see FIG. 10) of the small winning combination (winning combination), K_BE1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Replay Orange 1 Red Seven" and the symbol of "Replay Orange 1 White Seven" 61 combinations of K_BE2, etc. are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as a strong cherry (see FIG. 10) of a small role (winning role), CH_B1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Red Seven Orange 1 Red Seven" and "Red Seven Orange 1 White Seven" CH_B2, which is a combination of symbols 61, and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, as the orange (see FIG. 10) of the small winning combination (winning combination), OR_A1 of the combination of the symbol 61 of "Bell Orange 1 Red Seven" and the symbol 61 of "Bell Orange 1 White Seven" A combination OR_A2, etc. is provided.

Next, the winning combination group will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10 in the same manner.
The winning combination group is not limited to those shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
9 and 10 show a plurality of types of predetermined winning combination groups, and each winning combination group is composed of one combination or a combination of a plurality of combinations.

Therefore, when the winning combination group is composed of a plurality of combinations, it means that the winning combination groups are simultaneously elected (duplicately won). Further, when the result of the combination lottery is "HZ (loss)", it indicates that none of the winning combination groups have been elected.

As shown in FIG. 9, the winning combination group including the bonus transfer combination is provided with "CBB1" in which CBB1 is elected and "CBB2" in which CBB2 is elected.

As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group including the replay combination includes "NRP" in which NRP_A (see FIG. 7) is elected, "CRP1", NRP_A, in which SRPC1 to SRPC5 (see FIG. 7) are elected. "CRP2" won by URP_B (see FIG. 7), NRP_A, URP_A, "CRP3" won by reach eye replay (see FIG. 7), "RPA1" won by RT1 replay (see FIG. 7), RT1 replay, SRP_A1 "RPA2" won by (see FIG. 7), "RPB1" won by RT2 replay (see FIG. 7), RT2 replay, "RPB2" won by SRP_A1 (see FIG. 7), and the like are provided.

Here, for example, in the winning combination group "RPA1", the winning combination is different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 50, and as shown in FIG. 10, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is LCR (left stop). When operated by switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R), RT2 transition replay (URP_A of RT1 replay) is established (winning) and shifts to RT2 (see FIG. 12). Pressing order other than, LRC (left stop switch L, right stop switch R, middle stop switch C), CLR (middle stop switch C, left stop switch L, right stop switch R), CRL (middle stop switch) C, right stop switch R, left stop switch L in that order), RLC (right stop switch R, left stop switch L, middle stop switch C in that order), RCL (right stop switch R, middle stop switch C, left stop switch) In the order of L), a combination other than URP_A of RT1 replay is established (winning), and the gaming state is maintained without shifting.

Further, in the winning combination group "RPB2", the winning combination is different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 50, and as shown in FIG. 10, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is LRC (left stop switch L, When operated with the right stop switch R and then the middle stop switch C), the RT3 transition replay (URP_B of the RT2 replays) is established (winning), the transition to RT3 (see FIG. 12), and the other presses. Sequential, LCR (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R), CLR (middle stop switch C, left stop switch L, right stop switch R), CRL (middle stop switch C, right) Stop switch R, left stop switch L in that order), RLC (right stop switch R, left stop switch L, middle stop switch C in that order), RCL (right stop switch R, middle stop switch C, left stop switch L in that order) ), The RT1 transition replay (see FIG. 7) is established (winning), and the transition to RT1 (see FIG. 12) occurs.

As shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group including the small combination includes AT_L, ONE_A6, ONE_A7, "ATL1" in which AT control 1 is elected, "CH1" in which weak cherry (see FIG. 8) is elected, and the like. It is provided.

Here, for example, in the winning combination group "ATL1", the winning combination is different depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 50, and as shown in FIG. 10, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is the so-called left first. It is a push order role in which AT_L (10 bells) is established (winning) when the stop (the first stop is the left stop switch L), and if the push order is correct and the operation is performed at the left first stop, a medal is awarded. If 10 medals are paid out and the answer is incorrect in the order of pushing (CLR, CRL, RLC, RCL), one medal combination is established and one medal is paid out (see FIG. 8), or so-called belcoboshi eyes (RT1). Specific symbol) is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 11, a winning combination group drawn for each gaming state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, each winning combination group is set whether or not the combination lottery by the combination lottery means 210 is performed according to the game state (see FIG. 12).
For example, the winning combination group "RPA1" is subject to lottery when the game state is "RT1" (normal game state, bonus internal medium state, bonus game state).
In addition, the winning combination group "RPB1" is subject to lottery when the game state is "RT2" (normal game state, bonus internal medium state, bonus game state).
The winning combination group "CBB1", which is a bonus transfer combination in the present embodiment, is a combination having no difference in winning probability depending on the set value, and "CBB2" is a combination having a difference in winning probability depending on the set value. ..

(Reel control means 220)
The reel control means 220 is a means included in the main control board 200, and is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. The reel control means 220 stops the rotation of each rotary reel 62 based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 210 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. The reel control means 220 may also set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (pushing order) when each stop switch 50 is stopped is satisfied with a predetermined condition, if necessary. The processing by the reel control means 220 is performed in step S12 (see FIG. 18) described later.

(Stop symbol determination means 230)
The stop symbol determination means 230 is a means provided in the main control board 200, and is for storing the combination of symbols 61 on the effective line 86 when all the rotating reels 62 are stopped and for determining a prize or the like. is there. The process by the stop symbol determining means 230 is performed in step S13 (see FIG. 18), which will be described later.

(Payout control means 240)
The payout control means 240 is for performing a predetermined process such as medal payout based on the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. The payout control means 240 pays out medals when it is determined that the small winning combination has won a prize as a result of the determination of the stop symbol determination means 230. The process by the payout control means 240 is performed in step S14 (see FIG. 18), which will be described later.

(Game control means 250)
The game control means 250 controls the game state.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 250 includes each of the normal game state control means 251 and the bonus game state control means 254.

(Normal game state control means 251)
The normal game state control means 251 controls the normal game state. Here, the normal game state refers to a state other than the RT state by the RT state control means 252, the bonus internal medium state by the bonus internal medium state control means 253, and the bonus game state by the bonus game state control means 254, which will be described later. Includes "RT0", "RT1", and "RT2" in the normal gaming state in 12.

(RT state control means 252)
The RT state control means 252 controls the "RT state". Here, the "RT state" includes "RT3" (see FIG. 12).
Further, "RT" is an abbreviation for "replay time", and when the state shifts to the "RT state", an RT game in which the lottery probability of winning the replay combination, that is, the replay probability is high in principle is started.

(Bonus internal medium state control means 253)
The bonus internal medium state control means 253 controls the “bonus internal medium state” (see FIG. 12).

(Bonus game state control means 254)
The bonus game state control means 254 controls the “bonus game state”. Here, the "bonus game state" is a so-called "continuous operation device for a second-class special character", and the bonus game states "CBB1 (RT0)" and "CBB1 (RT1)" in FIG. Includes "CBB1 (RT2)", "CBB1 (RT3)", "CBB2 (RT0)", "CBB2 (RT1)", "CBB2 (RT2)", "CBB2 (RT3)".

Here, the "bonus game state" according to the present embodiment corresponds to the winning combination groups "CBB1" and "CBB2" (see FIG. 9) and the winning combination groups "CBB1" and "CBB2". It shifts by stopping and displaying the symbol 61 on the effective line 86.

Here, in the present embodiment, "CBB1" is paid out with more than 59 cards, and "CBB2" is paid out with more than 10 cards.

(Advantageous section control means 260)
The advantageous section control means 260 controls a non-advantageous section in which the operation mode of the stop switch 50, which will be described later, cannot be notified, and an advantageous section in which the operation mode can be notified, using FIG.
Then, the effect control means 320, which will be described later, is used to execute an effect of notifying the pressing order of the stop switch 50.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the advantageous section control means 260 is a combination predetermined by a combination lottery, and in the present embodiment, a combination in which there is no difference in winning probability depending on the set value, for example, the winning combination group “CBB1”. If you win, you will be transferred from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section".

In the present embodiment, it is configured to shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section when the winning of the winning combination in the winning combination lottery has no difference depending on the set value, but the setting is not limited to this. It is possible to shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section when the winning of the winning combination in the winning combination lottery differs depending on the value.
In addition, by winning a predetermined combination by a combination lottery, the lottery is not limited to the case of shifting from a non-advantageous section to an advantageous section, but is executed when the winning combination is won (advantageous section transition lottery). Therefore, it may be made to shift when it is decided to shift to the advantageous section.

In addition, when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, it is assumed that the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section has been reached, and the advantage section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. I have to.
Further, in the present embodiment, after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, even before the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is exhausted (before reaching the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section), in advance. When a predetermined number of balls (for example, so-called difference number of 2400) is obtained, the advantage section is shifted to the non-advantageous section even before the maximum number of games is exhausted. Is also good.

Further, the advantageous section control means 260 has an AT lottery means 261 as shown in FIG.
(AT lottery means 261)
The AT lottery means 261 includes an AT transition lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT state, various lottery performed in the AT state, for example, a stock lottery for whether or not to acquire the right to shift to the ART normal state, and ART normal. Whether or not to continue the state, a continuous lottery, whether or not to add a game section in which the ART normal state can be executed, an additional lottery, and whether or not to obtain points to be used for whether or not to give various benefits to the player A point lottery for whether or not to do so is performed.

(Transmission means 270)
The transmission means 270 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control board 300.

(Sub-control board 300)
As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 300 has each means of the receiving means 310 and the effect controlling means 320. Details of each means will be described later.

With the above configuration, the sub control board 300 receives a signal from the main control board 200 and performs an effect as the game progresses.
Specifically, the sub-control board 300 outputs data that regulates the lighting and extinguishing of the LED to the LED drive circuit (not shown) for driving the effect lamp 78, and outputs sound from the speaker 72. Video data that specifies the data to be output to the audio output circuit (not shown) for output, or is output to the liquid crystal control board (not shown) for driving the display device 84. Outputs data that specifies.

(Receiving means 310)
The receiving means 310 receives a signal from the transmitting means 270.

(Direction control means 320)
The effect control means 320 controls the effect of the game machine 10 according to the game state shown in FIG. 12 and the state of the advantageous section shown in FIG.
Further, when the effect control means 320 receives a command from the advantageous section control means 260 of the main control board 200 to notify the pressing order of the stop switch 50 during the advantageous section shown in FIG. 13, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 is received. Executes the effect of notifying.

Specifically, a plurality of images or videos (for example, "1") showing the pressing order are displayed on the screen of the display device 84 corresponding to the position of each stop switch 50 (specifically, the position of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to each stop switch 50). "2" "3") is displayed to notify the pressing order. After that, each time the stop switch 50 is operated, the part corresponding to the position of the operated stop switch 50 is erased (or changed to an image showing no order) in the image or video showing the pressing order.

In addition, the effect control means 320 executes a special effect of the stock addition special zone, which will be described later, an effect of the normal continuous judge zone, and the like.

(Explanation of the game state using FIG. 12)
Next, the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
The gaming state is managed by the main control board 200, and as shown in FIG. 12, there are a normal gaming state and a bonus gaming state. The probability of winning the re-game combination in each game state is normally set in RT0 and RT1, and is set higher in RT2 and RT3 than in RT0 and RT1. The winning probability of the re-game combination is not limited to this case.

(Normal game state)
The normal game state is controlled by the normal game state control means 251. In the present embodiment, there are RT0, RT1, and RT2.
From "RT0", "RT1", "Bonus internal medium state""RT0(CBB1F)","RT0(CBB2F)","Bonus game state""CBB1(RT0)","CBB2(RT0)" Can be migrated to.
From "RT0" to "RT1", RT1 specific symbols (Belle Koboshi eyes, in this embodiment, the winning combination groups "ATL1", "ATL2", "ATC1", "ATC2", "ATR1", "ATR2" It shifts to the case where the symbol combination) that is stopped and displayed when the winning and the bell role is missed is stopped and displayed.

From "RT1", "RT2", "Bonus internal medium state""RT1(CBB1F)","RT1(CBB2F)","Bonus game state""CBB1(RT1)","CBB2(RT1)" Can be migrated to.
The transition from "RT1" to "RT2" is performed when the RT2 transition replay (promotion replay) is stopped and displayed.
Here, the "RT2 transition replay" in the present embodiment is one of the RT1 replays that is stopped and displayed when the winning combination groups "RPA1" to "RPA5" (so-called push order replay) are won and the correct answer is given in the push order. URP_A (see FIGS. 7 and 10).

From "RT2", "RT3", "Bonus internal medium state""RT1(CBB1F)","RT1(CBB2F)","Bonus game state""CBB1(RT1)","CBB2(RT1)" , It is possible to shift to "RT1".
The transition from "RT2" to "RT3" is performed when the RT3 transition replay (promotion replay) is stopped and displayed.
Here, the "RT3 transition replay" in the present embodiment is one of the RT2 replays that is stopped and displayed when the winning combination groups "RPB1" to "RPB6" (so-called push order replay) are won and the correct answer is given in the push order. URP_B (see FIGS. 7 and 10).

From "RT0", "RT1", "RT2" to "Bonus internal medium state" "RT0 (CBB1F)", "RT0 (CBB2F)", "RT1 (CBB1F)", "RT1 (CBB2F)", "RT2 ( "CBB1F)" and "RT2 (CBB2F)" are selected when the bonus transfer combination is won and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed.

From "RT0", "RT1", "RT2" to "bonus game state" "CBB1 (RT0)", "CBB2 (RT0)", "CBB1 (RT1)", "CBB2 (RT1)", "CBB1 (RT2)" ) ”And“ CBB2 (RT2) ”are selected when the bonus transfer combination is won and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is stopped and displayed.

Further, in "RT2", when the RT1 transition replay (fall replay) is stopped and displayed, the transition to "RT1" is performed.
Here, the "RT1 transition replay" in the present embodiment is a case where the winning combination groups "RPB1" to "RPB6" (so-called push order replay) are won and the push order is not correct (in the case of an incorrect answer). It is a role other than URP_B in the RT2 replay that is stopped and displayed (see FIGS. 7 and 10).

(RT state)
The "RT state" is controlled by the RT state control means 252, and in the present embodiment, there is RT3.
"RT3" is a state in which the probability of winning the replay role is higher than that of RT0 and RT1 in the "normal state".
In addition, in "RT3", the RT1 specific symbol (Belle Koboshi, in this embodiment, the winning combination groups "ATL1", "ATL2", "ATC1", "ATC2", "ATR1", and "ATR2" are won. When the stop display is displayed (the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed when the bell role is missed), the process shifts to "RT1".
Although "RT2" is classified into the normal game state, it may be classified into the RT state.

When the bonus transfer combination is won for "RT3 (CBB1F)" and "RT3 (CBB2F)" from "RT3" to "Bonus internal medium state", and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed. Move to.

When "CBB1 (RT3)" and "CBB2 (RT3)" of "RT3" to "Bonus game state" are won as a bonus transfer combination and the symbol 61 corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is stopped and displayed. Transition.

(Medium inside bonus)
The "bonus internal medium state" is controlled by the bonus internal medium state control means 253, and in the normal gaming state or RT state, a combination including the winning combination groups "CBB1" and "CBB2" as bonus transition combinations (for example, "CBB1"). , "CBB1 + CRP3", "CBB2 + CRP3", etc., see FIG. 11), and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is not stopped and displayed.
In the present embodiment, "RT0 (CBB1F)", "RT1 (CBB1F)", "RT2 (CBB1F)", "RT3 (CBB2F)" according to the bonus transfer combination and the game state when the bonus transfer combination is won. , "RT0 (CBB2F)", "RT1 (CBB2F)", "RT2 (CBB2F)", "RT3 (CBB2F)".
That is, when the bonus transfer combination is "CBB1" and the game state is "RT0", the transition is made to "RT0 (CBB1F)", and when the bonus transfer combination is "CBB1" and the game state is "RT1", If it shifts to "RT1 (CBB1F)" and the bonus transfer role is "CBB1" and the game state is "RT2", it shifts to "RT2 (CBB1F)" and the bonus transfer role is "CBB1" and the game state. When is "RT3", it shifts to "RT3 (CBB1F)", and when the bonus transfer role is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT0", it shifts to "RT0 (CBB2F)" and the bonus transfer role. Is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT1", it shifts to "RT1 (CBB2F)", and when the bonus transfer role is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT2", it shifts to "RT2 (CBB2F)". , And if the bonus transfer role is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT3", it shifts to "RT3 (CBB2F)".

(Bonus game state)
The "bonus game state" is controlled by the bonus game state control means 254, and in the present embodiment, the game shifts when the bonus transfer combination is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination is stopped and displayed.
In the present embodiment, the "bonus game state" is an example of a specific state, and the "CBB1" that shifts when the winning combination group "CBB1" is elected according to the bonus transition combination and the winning combination group. There is "CBB2" that shifts to the opportunity of winning "CBB2".
In addition, in detail, "CBB (RT0)", "CBB1 (RT1)", "CBB1 (RT2)", "CBB1 (RT3)", "CBB2 (RT0)" according to the game state when the bonus transfer role is won. ) ”,“ CBB2 (RT1) ”,“ CBB2 (RT2) ”, and“ CBB2 (RT3) ”.
That is, when the bonus transfer combination is "CBB1" and the game state is "RT0", the transition is made to "CBB1 (RT0)", and when the bonus transfer combination is "CBB1" and the game state is "RT1", If it shifts to "CBB1 (RT1)" and the bonus transfer role is "CBB1" and the game state is "RT2", it shifts to "CBB1 (RT2)" and the bonus transfer role is "CBB1" and the game state. When is "RT3", it shifts to "CBB1 (RT3)", and when the bonus transfer role is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT0", it shifts to "CBB2 (RT0)" and the bonus transfer role. Is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT1", it shifts to "CBB2 (RT1)", and when the bonus transfer role is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT2", it shifts to "CBB2 (RT2)". , And when the bonus transfer role is "CBB2" and the game state is "RT3", it shifts to "CBB2 (RT3)".

In the "bonus game state", the challenge bonus (CB) operates continuously, and in the case of "CBB1", it ends with the payout of more than 59 medals, and in the case of "CBB2", it ends with the payout of more than 10 medals. ..
Then, after the end of "CBB1" and "CBB2", both return to the respective game states "RT0", "RT1", "RT2", and "RT3" when the bonus transition combination is won.

Here, since "CBB2" ends with the payout of more than 10 medals, in the present embodiment, it ends with the winning combination of 10 payouts of the winning combination group "BE" (see FIG. 8). It is set to do.
Then, at the end of "CBB2", the main control board 200 (advantageous section control means 260) counts the number of times the "BE" is established (the number of winnings) twice.

The number of times the "BE" is established (the number of times a prize is won) is referred to when shifting from the "advantageous section normal state" to the "AT state", as will be described later.
Therefore, unlike the bonus gaming state "CBB1", even the bonus gaming state "CBB2", which does not trigger a transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, is wasted as a section for gaining profit in the advantageous section. In this case, even when the player shifts to the bonus game state "CBB2", it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

Further, unlike the main control board 200, the sub control board 300 counts the number of successful establishments (the number of winnings) each time the "BE" is won, not at the end of "CBB2". The number of establishments (number of winnings) of "BE" may be counted at the end of "CBB2" as in the case of the main control board 200. Further, the main control board 200 may also count the number of establishments (number of winnings) each time the "BE" is won, as in the case of the sub control board 300.

(Explanation of Advantageous Section Using FIG. 13)
As shown in FIG. 13, when the push order combination, which is a prize when the stop switch 50 is operated in a predetermined push order by the combination lottery, is won, the push order cannot be notified to the player. It is possible to shift from "non-advantageous section" and "non-advantageous section", and when the push order combination that wins when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. There is an "advantageous section" in which the player can be notified of the push order.

The "non-advantageous section" is a section excluding the "advantageous section", and the "non-advantageous section" includes a "non-advantageous section normal state".
(Non-advantageous section normal state)
The non-advantageous section normal state is a state excluding special states such as "advantageous section normal state" and "AT state" in the "advantageous section" described later.
The gaming state during the stay in the non-advantageous section normal state is mainly staying in the normal gaming state “RT1” (see FIG. 12).

The "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" include a combination predetermined by a combination lottery in the non-advantageous section, and a combination including the winning combination group "CBB1" which is a bonus transfer combination in the present embodiment (FIG. 11). Transition based on winning (see).
It should be noted that the transition from the "non-advantageous section" to the "advantageous section" is not limited to the case of shifting based on the winning of a predetermined winning combination, and the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is won. The transition may be made based on the combination being stopped and displayed on the valid line 86, or when a predetermined combination is won, an advantageous section transition lottery is performed and the advantageous section transition lottery is won. It is also possible to make a transition based on this.
It should be noted that the winning combination including the winning combination group "CBB1", which is the bonus transfer combination in the present embodiment, is a combination in which there is no difference in the winning probability depending on the set value.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination group "CBB1" is won, the section notification lamp 90 is set to light up after the so-called third stop of the game won in the "CBB1".
Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the winning combination group "CBB1" has been won by lighting the section notification lamp 90.
When the section notification lamp 90 wins the winning combination group "CBB1 + CRP3", "CBB1 + CH1", "CBB1 + CH2", "CBB1 + OR", "CBB1 + BE", that is, the winning combination group "CBB1" is not alone, but another winning combination. When "CBB1" is won in duplicate with a group, it is set to light up after a predetermined game of a game won by each winning combination group, for example, a so-called third stop after 5 games have elapsed.
Therefore, if "CBB1" and another winning combination group win in duplicate, it is possible to notify that "CBB1" may have been won until the section notification lamp 90 lights up. It has become more interesting for players.
If the winning combination group "CBB1" is established (winning) before the predetermined game elapses, the section notification lamp 90 is set to light when the winning combination group "CBB1" is established (winning).

(Advantageous section)
The "advantageous section" is a section that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section", and includes an "advantageous section normal state" and an "AT state".
In this "advantageous section", an instruction regarding the combination of symbols related to winning, which means that the maximum number of payouts can be obtained, is given at least once, and the "advantageous section" is terminated without giving the instruction. It is not possible to do it.
For example, when the small winning combination related to the maximum number of payouts is the "pushing order bell combination" among a plurality of small winning combinations, the pushing order of the "pushing order bell combination" is notified at least once during the special section. It will be.
In the present embodiment, the advantageous section is terminated on the condition that "at least one push order is notified", but the present invention is not limited to this, and "at least one push order is notified". You may end the advantageous section even if there is no such thing.

Here, the section advantageous to the player is, for example, in the non-advantageous section, the push order combination that is won when the stop switch 50 is operated in the push order predetermined by the combination lottery is won. Even in the case, the game is changed from a state in which it was impossible to notify the player of the push order to a possible state, or an ART state that is not executed in the non-advantageous section is executed. It is a section that is advantageous to people.
Therefore, it is not necessary to be advantageous to the player throughout the "advantageous section", and for example, one of the "advantageous sections" such that the non-advantageous section normal state and the advantageous section normal state have the same advantage for the player. The club may not be advantageous to the player.

In addition, when a predetermined upper limit number of games, for example, 1500 games is exhausted after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, it is assumed that the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section has been reached, and the advantage section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. I have to.
Therefore, the main control board 200 (advantageous section control means 260) counts the number of digested games after shifting to the advantageous section in order to determine whether or not the predetermined upper limit number of games (1500 games) is reached.

Further, the main control board 200 (advantageous section control means 260) is a section excluding the bonus internal medium state after shifting to the advantageous section, and in the present embodiment, the bonus transition combination "CBB1" is won by the combination lottery. In order to shift from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section, the advantageous section is excluded until the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus transfer combination "CBB1", which is in the inside of the bonus, is stopped and displayed on the valid line 86. The number of digestion games after the transition to is also counted.
The number of digested games excluding the bonus internal medium state is used to determine whether or not to shift to the ending state described later.

That is, when the number of digested games excluding the bonus internal medium state during the AT state reaches a predetermined number of games, for example, 1400 games, and when the transition to the AT state excludes the bonus internal medium state, the number of digested games is predetermined. The number of games, for example, the case where the game is confirmed after reaching 1400 games, is set to shift to the ending state in the AT state.

(Advantageous section normal state)
The advantageous section normal state is a state excluding a special state such as an "AT state" in the "advantageous section".
It is said that the gaming state during the stay in the advantageous section normal state is mainly staying in the normal gaming state “RT1” (see FIG. 12).
Advantageous section In the normal state, under predetermined conditions, for example, by winning a predetermined combination by a combination lottery, a lottery for whether or not to shift to the AT state (AT transition lottery) is performed, and the AT transition lottery is performed. If it is decided to shift to the AT state, the transition to the AT state is performed.

Further, in the advantageous section normal state or the bonus production state of the bonus game state "CBB2", for example, the number of times the winning combination group "BE" is established (the number of winnings) is counted, and the number of times the winning combination (the number of winnings) is established is a predetermined number. When the number of times, for example, 5 times is reached, it is set to confirm the transition to the AT state.
Here, as for the number of times the winning combination group "BE" is established (the number of winnings), the winning combination group "CBB1" is elected in the non-advantageous section, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination group "CBB1" is stopped on the valid line 86. When displayed, it is determined from the number of times such as 5, 10, 15, 20 times, etc. by the number of establishments (number of winnings) lottery.
The number of establishments (number of winnings) is not limited to the case where the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination group "CBB1" is stopped and displayed on the valid line 86 and is determined by lottery, but at other timings. Alternatively, a predetermined number of times may be set without drawing lots.

In addition, the number of times the winning combination group "BE" is established (number of winnings) is determined by lottery, but which of each number (5 times, 10 times, 15 times, 20 times) is drawn? May set various lottery probabilities.
For example, there is a case where a large number of times such as 20 times is drawn with the highest probability and a small number of times such as 5 times is drawn with the lowest probability, and the case where the number of times is large is easier to determine, and vice versa. That is, it may be the case that the smaller the number of times is, the easier it is to determine.

In addition, once the bonus game state "CBB1" is entered, the "advantageous section" is entered, and after returning from the "advantageous section" to the "non-advantageous section", the bonus game state "CBB1" is won again. In that case, the smaller the number of times, the easier it is to determine.
By setting in this way, even after the "advantageous section" is completed, the probability of shifting to the "AT state" again increases, which motivates the player to continue the game.

In addition, the effect of notifying the player of the number of times the winning combination group "BE" has been established (the number of times a prize has been won) will be described later.

Further, in the advantageous section normal state and the bonus production state (including the bonus production state of the bonus game state "CBB2" in the advantageous section), for example, four games are continuously established (winning) in the winning combination group "BE". In some cases, the transition to the AT state is set to be confirmed.
The effect of notifying the player of the game in which the winning combination group "BE" has been established (winning) in order to make it easier for the player to satisfy such a condition will be described later.

Further, in the advantageous section normal state, after shifting to the advantageous section normal state, the transition to the AT state is determined by digesting a predetermined number of games, for example, 777 games.
In addition, when it is decided to shift to the AT state by the AT transition lottery performed when the bonus transfer combinations "CBB1" and "CBB2" are won and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the valid line 86. , Transition to AT state.

(AT state)
The "AT state" is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section". When the state shifts to the "AT state", a game (AT) in which the pressing order of the winning combination is notified is started as a notification effect for assisting the winning of a predetermined combination, and the stop switch 50 is in accordance with the notified pressing order. By operating, the combination of the winning small winning combination and the replaying combination can be stopped and displayed. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.

The "AT state" includes "preparation state" and "ART state".
(Preparation state)
The "preparation state" is the "AT state" when the game state is "RT1" in FIG. 12, and becomes the RT2 transition replay (promotion replay role) which is the role of shifting to "RT2" at "RT1". If the player wins, the pressing order of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the RT2 transition replay is notified. Then, when the stop switch 50 is operated according to the notification, the RT2 replay symbol, that is, the so-called promotion replay symbol is stopped and displayed, and the game state shifts to "RT2".

Then, when the RT3 transition replay (promotion replay combination), which is the role of shifting to the "RT3", is won in "RT2", the pressing order of the stop switch 50 corresponding to the RT3 transition replay is notified. Then, when the stop switch 50 is operated according to the notification, the RT3 transition replay symbol, that is, the so-called promotion replay symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state shifts to "RT3", and the game state shifts to "ART state".

In addition, at the time of transition from "preparation state" to "AT state", a freeze effect is performed, and a production is performed in which the symbol combinations of "Red Seven Red Seven Red Seven" are aligned on the rotating reel 62, and the transition to "AT state" is performed. I try to notify the player of what I have done.

(ART state)
The "ART state" is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the "non-advantageous section". When the player shifts to the "ART state", in addition to the AT state, which is a game in which the push order of the winning small winning combination is notified, RT3 is started, and the stop switch 50 is operated according to the notified push order to win the prize. It is possible to stop and display the combination of symbols of small roles. Therefore, a predetermined number of medals corresponding to the established small winning combination are paid out.

The "ART state" includes "ART normal state", "normal continuation judge zone", "stock addition special zone", and "ending state".

(ART normal state)
The "ART normal state" is a state that can be executed for a predetermined number of games, for example, 20 games, which is an example of a specific opportunity. Then, when the predetermined number of games are exhausted, the transition from the "AT normal state" to the "normal continuation judge zone" is made.
Further, in the "ART normal state", it is set so that it is decided to shift to the "stock addition special zone" by winning a predetermined combination.

In addition, when it is decided to move to the "stock addition special zone", it is not limited to the case of winning a predetermined combination, but a transition lottery as to whether or not to move to the "stock addition special zone". May be decided to shift by winning the lottery, or a point lottery for whether or not to obtain points in the normal ART state is executed to obtain a predetermined point. The transition may be determined by doing so.

In addition, if it is decided by lottery to move to the stock addition special zone before the predetermined number of games is exhausted, the stock addition special zone may be transferred after the predetermined number of games are exhausted. Further, even before the predetermined number of games is exhausted, the game may be shifted to the stock addition special zone from the next game in which it is decided to shift to the stock addition special zone.
Further, the ART normal state is not limited to one type, but may be provided with a plurality of types having different end conditions and production contents.
Further, the ART normal state is not limited to the case where the ART normal state can be executed until the predetermined number of games is exhausted, and the ART normal state can be executed for a predetermined number of times until the winning order of the winning combination is notified. It may be possible to execute until the number of medals is obtained.

Further, in the ART normal state, a stock lottery is performed to determine whether or not to acquire the right to shift to the ART normal state, although the probability is lower than that of the stock addition special zone described later.
If the stock lottery is won and it is not decided to move to the stock addition special zone, the stock notification effect of the normal continuation judge zone described later is executed.

In addition, in the ART normal state, the gaming section after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section when it is decided to shift to the stock addition specialized zone is the predetermined upper limit gaming section. For example, if the number of specific game sections is less than 1500 games, for example, more than 1200 games, the ART normal state shifts to the stock addition special zone, but it is not executed in the stock addition special zone and is executed in the normal continuation judge zone. The production to be performed is executed.

That is, since it has shifted to the stock addition special zone, the stock lottery described later is being held, and it is possible to acquire the right to shift to the ART normal state, but the production is not a special production of the stock addition special zone. , Since the production of the normal continuation judge zone is executed, the production that arouses the expectation of the stock lottery described later and the production that notifies the acquisition even if the right to shift to the ART normal state is acquired are executed. Instead, it makes it difficult for players to recognize that they are moving to a special zone for adding stock.

This will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
First, in the ART normal state, the effect of the ART normal state is executed.
Specifically, in the normal state of ART, an effect of inciting the acquisition of medals is performed.

Then, in the normal ART state, if a predetermined role that triggers the transition to the stock addition special zone is won before exceeding 1200 games, which is a specific game section, for example, in 1000 games, the stock addition special zone It is decided to move to.
After the end of the ART normal state, the process shifts to the stock addition special zone, and the effect of the stock addition special zone as shown in FIG. 14A is executed.
Specifically, a character appears on the display device 84 and makes various movements to perform a production (special production described later) that arouses the expectation of the stock lottery. Therefore, such an effect is an effect that the player expects to return to the ART normal state.
Then, when the predetermined number of games in the stock addition special zone is exhausted, the ART normal state is restored.

On the other hand, in the normal ART state, after exceeding 1200 games, which is a specific game section, for example, in 1250 games, if a predetermined role that triggers the transition to the stock addition special zone is won, the stock addition specialization is performed. It is decided to move to the zone.
After the end of the ART normal state, the zone shifts to the stock addition special zone, and the effect is the normal continuous judge zone as shown in FIG. 14 (b).
Specifically, although the stock notification effect described later is executed, the character does not appear on the display device 84, and the effect with little change is performed. Therefore, such an effect is an effect that the player may shift from an advantageous section to a non-advantageous section.
However, in reality, it has shifted to the stock addition special zone instead of the normal continuation judge zone, and it has been decided to return to the ART normal state, so the stock notification effect is executed before returning to the ART normal state. , When the predetermined number of games in the stock addition special zone is exhausted, the ART returns to the normal state.

In this way, the game in which the state of the advantageous section to stay and the effect to be executed do not match is performed, and it is difficult for the player to recognize that he / she is staying in the special zone for adding stock.

Here, the specific game section is set to, for example, 1200 games before the maximum number of 1500 games, but is not limited to this.
That is, the specific game section is set to a section that exceeds the upper limit game section when the maximum game section that can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section in the stock addition special zone is acquired. There may be.
Specifically, when the ART normal state is in a state where it can stay for 20 games and the stock addition special zone is in a state where it is executed for 7 games, it can be acquired in the stock addition special zone. The maximum number of games based on the stock in the normal ART state is 20 games x 7 games, which is 140 games. Therefore, the specific game section may be set to 1360 games, which is obtained by subtracting 140 games from 1500 games, which is the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section.

In addition, the specific game section is a stock addition special zone, and when the highest game section that can be obtained in one game of the stock addition special zone and can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is acquired. In addition, it may be set to a section exceeding the upper limit game section.
Specifically, when the ART normal state is in a state where it can stay for 20 games and 1 to 10 stocks in the ART normal state can be obtained in one game in the stock addition special zone. The maximum number of games based on the stock in the ART normal state that can be obtained in one game in the stock addition special zone is 20 games x 10 200 games. Therefore, the specific game section may be set to 1300 games, which is obtained by subtracting 200 games from 1500 games, which is the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section.

In addition, the specific game section is set to a section that exceeds the upper limit game section when a game section that extends the game section that can stay in the advantageous section, which can be obtained on average in the stock addition special zone, is acquired. It may be a thing.
Specifically, when the ART normal state is in a state where it can stay for 20 games and the stock addition special zone is in the stock addition special zone for 7 games, there is an 80% probability that the stock lottery will be won, 20 games x 7 112 games, which is 80% of 140 games, are the game sections that can be acquired on average. Therefore, the specific game section may be set to 1388 games, which is obtained by subtracting 112 games from 1500 games, which is the upper limit number of games in the advantageous section.

With this configuration, if it is decided to move to the stock addition special zone near the maximum number of games, it will move to the stock addition special zone, but if it moves to the normal continuation judge zone By executing the effect to be executed, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that the game has moved to the special zone for adding stock, and it becomes possible for the player to improve the interest of the game without being dissatisfied with the effect.
In addition, when shifting to the stock addition special zone or the normal continuation judge zone, it is sufficient to make one judgment that the maximum number of games may be exceeded, and the game section that can stay in the advantageous section in the stock addition special zone Every time it is decided to extend the game, it is not necessary to determine that the maximum number of games may be exceeded, and the processing load of the game machine 10 can be reduced.

It should be noted that the specific game section is not only set before the maximum number of games of 1500 games, but also before the maximum number of games of 1500 games and further, with a predetermined number of games shifting to the ending state described later. It is desirable that it is set before a certain 1400 game.
In this case, the specific game section is set to a section that exceeds the number of games that shift to the ending state when the maximum game section that can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section in the stock addition special zone is acquired. It may be the one that has been done.

In addition, the specific game section is a stock addition special zone, and when the highest game section that can be obtained in one game of the stock addition special zone and can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is acquired. In addition, it may be set in a section that exceeds the number of games that shift to the ending state.
In addition, the specific game section is a section that exceeds the number of games that shift to the ending state when a game section that extends the game section that can stay in the advantageous section, which can be acquired on average in the stock addition special zone, is acquired. It may be set.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the transition from the ART normal state to the ending state before all the stock acquired in the stock addition special zone is consumed, and it is possible to play all the ART normal states. It is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating due to the absence.

In addition, after the end of the ART normal state, when shifting to the normal continuation judge zone or the stock addition special zone, for example, when the start switch 40 of the first game of the normal continuation judge zone or the stock addition special zone is operated, the main control is performed. The board 200 is used to execute the freeze effect, but the time during which the freeze effect is executed, that is, the freeze time, depending on whether the transition to the normal continuation judge zone or the stock addition special zone is performed. Is set at the same time.
When it is decided to move to the special zone for adding stock after exceeding the specific game section, the effect executed in the normal continuation judge zone is set to be executed, but the freeze effect time is different. By doing so, the player is prevented from noticing that he / she has shifted to the special zone for adding stock instead of the normal continuous judge zone.

(Normal continuation judge zone)
The "normal continuation judge zone" is an example of the second state, and shifts after the end of the ART normal state, and is in the ART normal state during the predetermined number of games and, in the present embodiment, the number of games determined by the lottery. This is a state in which a stock notification effect is executed to notify whether or not the stock lottery has been won.

In addition, in the "normal continuation judge zone", as in the "stock addition special zone" described later, a stock lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to acquire the right to shift to the ART normal state, but the "stock addition special zone" As a result of the stock lottery, the probability of acquiring the right to shift to the ART normal state by the stock lottery compared to the state where the expected value to extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is low, that is, the "stock addition special zone" Is set small.

Therefore, unlike the "stock addition special zone", the "normal continuation judge zone" cannot acquire the right to shift to the ART normal state by the stock lottery, which is a condition for shifting to the ART normal state, and the "normal continuation judge zone". When the predetermined number of games, which is the end condition of "", has passed, the game shifts to the non-advantageous section.
It is also possible to prevent the stock lottery from being held in the "normal continuation judge zone".

In addition, the maximum number of game sections in which the normal continuous judge zone can be played is 7 games, and if the stock notification effect is not performed, the game ends after 7 games have been played.
If the stock notification effect is performed before the 7 games are reached, the ART normal state is entered from the next game.
Here, the stock notification effect is executed every game when a lottery for whether or not to execute the stock notification effect is performed and it is determined by the lottery that the stock notification effect is to be executed. It is not limited, and a lottery may be executed as to whether or not to execute the stock notification effect in a specific predetermined game of the normal continuation judge zone, for example, the fifth game, the seventh game, and the like. Further, it may be decided in which game the stock notification effect is to be executed at the time of transition to the normal continuation judge zone.

In addition, as described above, despite the shift to the stock addition special zone, there are cases where the normal continuation judge zone is produced instead of the production corresponding to the stock addition special zone. In this case, 7 games are performed. The stock notification effect is not executed until the eyes, and 7 games will be continued unless the winning combination group "CBB1" is won in the middle.

In addition, if the stock lottery has been won, a freeze effect is performed by the main control board 200 when the ART returns to the normal state after the number of games determined by the lottery has elapsed, and the rotating reel 62 is displayed with "Red Seven Red". A production is performed in which the design combinations of "Seven Red Seven" are aligned, and the player is notified that he has won the stock lottery.
In addition, the time during which the freeze effect is executed, that is, the freeze time, is the freeze effect performed when the stock lottery is won in the stock addition special zone and the ART normal state is returned from the stock addition special zone. It is set to the same time as the time.
As mentioned above, when it is decided to move to the special zone for adding stock after exceeding the specific game section, the effect executed in the normal continuous judge zone is set to be executed, but it freezes. Due to the different production time, the player is not aware that the zone has been shifted to the special zone for adding stock instead of the normal continuous judge zone.

(Special zone for adding stock)
The "stock addition special zone" is an example of the first state, and shifts to the case where a predetermined combination is won during the ART normal state, and the predetermined number of games, in the present embodiment, for 7 games. , It is a state of deciding whether or not to give a player an advantageous right.
Specifically, in the stock addition special zone, whether or not to acquire the right to shift to the ART normal state and the stock to be acquired as an example of the right that is advantageous to the player according to the result of each game and the role lottery. A stock lottery is held in which the number of rights is determined by lottery.
Therefore, it can be said that the stock addition special zone is in a state of extending the game section in which the player can stay in the advantageous section.

In addition, the game section in which the stock addition special zone can be played is set to at least the same game section as the game section in which the normal continuous judge zone can be played.
With this configuration, when the production of the normal continuation judge zone is finished, it is possible to make sure that the stock addition special zone is finished, and when the production of the normal continuation judge zone is finished, it is stocked. A gaming machine that does not need to perform processing that causes a sense of discomfort to the player, such as repeating the production of the normal continuation judge zone, which is required when the additional special zone has not ended, and can reduce the processing. It becomes possible to provide 10.

In addition, the stock lottery sets the lottery probability that the stock can be acquired at least once in the stock addition special zone, or every game, and by digesting the number of games in the stock addition special zone, the ART normal state is reached. It is set to migrate.

In addition, the "stock addition special zone" has a higher probability of winning the stock lottery than the "normal continuation judge zone", so it is in an advantageous state for the player compared to the "normal continuation judge zone". ing.
In addition, the production performed in the stock addition special zone will be described later.

Also, as with the normal continuation judge zone, if you win the stock lottery, a freeze effect will be performed when returning to the ART normal state after the end of the stock addition special zone, and the rotating reel 62 will have "Red Seven Red Seven Red". A production is performed in which the symbol combinations of "Seven" are aligned, and the player is notified that the stock lottery has been won.
Further, the time during which the freeze effect is executed, that is, the freeze time is set to the same time as the time during which the freeze effect performed when the stock lottery is won in the normal continuation judge zone is executed.

As mentioned above, when it is decided to move to the special zone for adding stock after exceeding the specific game section, the effect executed in the normal continuous judge zone is set to be executed, but it freezes. Due to the different production time, the player is not aware that the zone has been shifted to the special zone for adding stock instead of the normal continuous judge zone.

If you win the stock lottery in the "normal continuation judge zone" or "stock addition special zone", or if you win the stock lottery in the "ART normal state", the number of games that is the end condition of each state is set. By digesting, it returns to the "ART normal state". Further, in the case where the stock lottery is not won and the case where the stock lottery is not won in the "ART normal state", the game returns to the "non-advantageous section" after each number of games is exhausted. When the AT state ends, the notification of the pressing order of the stop switch 50 ends, and along with this, when the RT1 specific symbol (belcob) is stopped and displayed, the game state shifts to RT1 and the RT state ends. That is, for the RT1 specific symbol (belcob), for example, the left first stop wins the winning combination (in this embodiment, the winning combination groups "ATL1" and "ATL2"), and the push order is "incorrect". It is a symbol 61 which is stopped and displayed when (the stop switch 50 is operated by the left first stop). Since the AT has ended, the push order is not notified, and the player operates the stop switch 50 with the left first stop. Therefore, even if the bell role is won, the bell-shaped eyes are stopped and displayed, and the process shifts to RT1. It becomes.

Further, even if the stock lottery is not won, it may be returned to the "ART normal state" by winning a predetermined opportunity, for example, a predetermined combination.

(Ending state)
The "ending state" is an ART normal when the number of digested games excluding the bonus internal medium state after shifting from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number of games, for example, 1400 games during the AT state. It is a state of transition from the state, normal continuation judge zone, stock addition special zone, etc.
Further, in the "ending state", after the transition to the AT state reaches a predetermined number of games, for example, 1400 games, excluding the bonus internal medium state after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section. It is in a state of transition when it is confirmed.

The ending state is a state in which up to 1500 games, which is the upper limit of the number of games in the advantageous section, can be played.
Therefore, as the ending condition of the ending state, only the maximum number of games in the advantageous section is stipulated.
Then, in the ending state, an effect suggesting to the player that the AT state (ART state) ends is executed.

Further, since the ending state is a state in which the game can be played up to the maximum number of games in the advantageous section, a lottery for extending the game section in the ART state, for example, a stock lottery in the ART normal state or an additional lottery in the ART normal state. It is a non-lottery state in which a lottery related to the ART state such as is not performed.

(Bonus production state)
In addition, a "bonus effect state" is provided as an effect state of the bonus game states "CBB1" and "CBB2".
The "bonus production state" shifts when it is decided to win the bonus transition combination and shift to the bonus gaming state in the non-advantageous section normal state of the non-advantageous section, the advantageous section normal state of the advantageous section, and the AT state. It is an effect state to be performed, and the game state is a bonus internal medium state and a bonus game state (see FIG. 12).

Then, after the end of the bonus production state, the state returns to the state when the bonus transition role was won. That is, when the non-advantageous section normal state is changed to the bonus effect state, the non-advantageous section normal state is returned, and when the AT state is changed to the bonus effect state, the first AT state, that is, the push order notification is performed 5 times. When the state shifts to the bonus effect state, the state returns to the beginning of the AT state in which the push order notification has not been performed even once.
However, when the non-advantageous section normal state shifts to the bonus gaming state "CBB1", the non-advantageous section shifts to the advantageous section as described above. Therefore, after the end of the bonus gaming state "CBB1", the advantageous section normal state Move to.

Further, when the bonus effect state based on the bonus game state "CBB1" ends, a predetermined effect is executed.
For example, when shifting from the bonus effect state to the advantageous section normal state, an effect suggesting a set value of the winning probability of the winning combination lottery is executed.
Such an effect is executed by the main control board 200.
That is, as a countermeasure against fraudulent activity, it is desirable not to transmit information on the set value of the winning probability of the winning combination from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300, and the main control board 200 suggests the set value. Is being done.

In addition, if the transition to the AT state is confirmed during the bonus production state, after the bonus production state ends, the game shifts to the AT state from the next game without going through the advantageous section normal state. In this case, For example, an effect of notifying the transition to the AT state is executed.
Such an effect is executed by the sub control board 300 (effect control means 320).
That is, when shifting to the AT state, the effects to be executed are determined from various effects. Therefore, if the processing related to the main control board 200 is carried out, the processing of the main control board 200 is burdened and the bonus effect is produced. The sub-control board 300 is in charge of the production when shifting from the state to the AT state.
Therefore, after the end of the bonus effect state, whether the effect is executed by the main control board 200 or the sub control board 300 is changed according to the state of transition.

(Omen production)
Further, in a state where there is a possibility of shifting to the AT state, a precursor effect for expecting the transition to the AT state is executed.
In the present embodiment, as the conditions for transitioning to the AT state, as described above, (1) winning the AT transition lottery when the predetermined winning combination is won, and (2) the predetermined winning combination (winning). The number of times the combination group "BE") is established (the number of winnings) reaches a predetermined number of times, and (3) the combination (winning combination group "BE") is established (winning) for two games in a row. , (4) The normal state of the advantageous section is exhausted by a predetermined number of games, and (5) The AT transition lottery when winning the bonus transition combination is won.

Due to such circumstances, the timing at which the transition to the AT state is confirmed varies.
For example, in the case of (1) and (4), it is the time when the start switch 40 is operated, in the case of (2) and (3), it is the so-called third stop, and in the case of (5), the bonus transfer role is won. It is when the start switch 40 of the next game of the played game is operated.
Therefore, the timing of transmitting the command of whether or not to execute the precursor effect from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300 also varies.

Therefore, once the precursor production (the beginning part of the production) is started, the precursor production (main part of the production) is continued at the timing when it is decided whether or not to shift to the AT state, and the precursor production over several games is executed. I try to let you.
Specifically, as described above, the timing for confirming the transition to the AT state is from the time when the start switch 40 is operated to the time when the start switch 40 of the next game is operated, so that the precursory effect is started when the start switch 40 is operated. , When the transition to the AT state is confirmed, the remaining precursor effect is executed, and when the transition to the AT state is not confirmed, the process of ending the precursor effect in the middle is performed.

Here, as the precursory effect, it is executed in the case of the present precursor effect that is confirmed to shift to the AT state and in the case of the gasse precursor that is not confirmed to shift to the AT state. If the transition to the AT state is not confirmed after the execution of the first part of the precursory effect, the gasse precursor effect is continued, and at the end of the gasse precursor effect, the transition to the AT state is performed. It is also possible to execute an effect of notifying the player that there was no such thing.

(Special production in the stock addition special zone)
Next, the production performed in the stock addition special zone will be described.
In the stock addition special zone, a special effect that cannot be performed in other states is performed to notify the player whether or not the advantageous right has been granted.

That is, in the stock addition special zone, the right to shift to the ART normal state can be acquired with a higher probability than in the normal continuation judge zone, so that the effect of fueling the expectation of the stock lottery (display device of FIG. 14 (a)). (Refer to part 84) is executed, and when the right to shift to the ART normal state is acquired as a result of the stock lottery, an effect of notifying the acquisition is executed.
And, such an effect is an effect that cannot be executed in other states such as the normal continuation judge zone, and when a special effect is executed, the player is informed that he / she is staying in the stock addition special zone. It is recognizable.

Further, in the first game of the stock addition special zone, a start effect for notifying that the stock addition special zone is set, that is, the transition from the ART normal state to the stock addition special zone is executed.
However, in the first game of the stock addition special zone, if it is decided to shift to the bonus game state "CBB1" by winning the winning combination group "CBB1" which is the bonus transfer role by the combination lottery. , I try not to execute the start effect.

Then, instead of the start effect, the third effect executed in the normal continuous judge zone is executed.
If the winning combination group "CBB1" is not won in the first game of the stock addition special zone, the start effect is executed without executing the third effect, and the stock addition special zone If the winning combination group "CBB1" is won in the second and subsequent games, the special production is interrupted and the game shifts to the bonus game state "CBB1".

Here, the third effect executed in the normal continuation judge zone is whether or not it is possible to return to the ART normal state from the normal continuation judge zone, for example, by winning the stock lottery performed in the ART normal state. The production is performed, but it is not limited to this.
As a result, even though the start effect is executed, the player's expectation for stock acquisition is fueled, but the stock addition special zone is terminated due to the transition to the bonus game state "CBB1". , Prevents the player from giving a feeling of loss.

That is, when it is decided to shift to the bonus game state "CBB1" in the first game of the stock addition special zone, the player does not perform the start effect even though it is the stock addition special zone. It is possible to prevent dissatisfaction with the immediate end of the production of the stock addition special zone without recognizing the stock addition special zone that will end immediately in the production. It becomes.

In addition, in the stock addition special zone, a stock lottery may be conducted to determine whether or not to give a player an advantageous right according to the result of the role lottery for each game, and the player can be given an advantageous right. When it is decided, the decision is notified in the game by a special effect.
As a result, it is possible to perform an effect that enhances the interest in whether or not the player has acquired a favorable right in all the games in the stock addition special zone.

(Stock notification production in the normal continuous judge zone)
In the normal continuation judge zone, there is stock due to winning the stock lottery in the ART normal state, and when the winning combination group "CRP1" is won by the combination lottery, the stock notification effect (display device of FIG. 14B). See part 84) is executed.
The stock notification effect notifies whether or not the stock lottery performed in the ART normal state has been won. Specifically, the following effect is performed.

First, at the time of transition to the normal continuation judge zone, it is determined by lottery which game among the normal continuation judge zones of the seven games is to execute the stock notification effect based on the number of stocks.
FIG. 15 determines the number of games remaining for the stock notification effect. Specifically, when the number of stocks is 1, the stock is stocked when the number of games remaining in the normal continuation judge zone is 6. The distribution rate at which the notification effect is executed is 10%, the distribution rate at which the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is 5 is 20%, and the stock notification effect is performed when the number of remaining games is 4. The distribution rate is 10%, the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is 3 games, and the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is 2 games. The distribution rate is set to 40%, and the distribution rate at which the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is one is set to 10%.
That is, when the number of remaining games is 7, the stock notification effect is set not to be executed.

In addition, when the number of stocks is 2 or more, the distribution rate at which the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games in the normal continuation judge zone is 7 games is 10%, and when the number of games is 6, the stock notification effect is produced. The distribution rate is 5%, the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is 5 games, and the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is 4 games. The distribution rate is 5%, the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is 3 games, and the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is 2 games. The distribution rate is set to 10%, and the distribution rate at which the stock notification effect is executed when the number of remaining games is one is set to 50%.

The distribution rate of the stock notification effect is not limited to that shown in FIG. 15, but when the distribution rate shown in FIG. 15 is set, when the number of remaining games is 7, that is, in the normal continuation judge zone. When the stock notification effect is performed in the first game, it is possible to recognize that there are two or more stocks.
In addition, when the number of remaining games is one, that is, when the stock notification effect is performed in the last game of the normal continuation judge zone, it is possible to recognize that there is a high possibility that there are two or more stocks. ..

Then, in the normal continuation judge zone, if the winning combination group "CRP1" is won by the combination lottery and it is decided that the stock notification effect is executed in the game, the winning combination group "CRP1" is included. In order to display the stop display on the effective line 86 for the symbol combination corresponding to SRP_C1 to SRP_C5 (see FIG. 10), the push order notification for operating the middle stop switch C at the first stop is performed. In addition, if the number of remaining games is such that the stock notification effect is not executed even though the winning combination group "CRP1" is won, the symbol combinations corresponding to SRP_C1 to SRP_C5 (see FIG. 10) are stopped on the effective line 86. In order not to display the display, a push order notification is performed to notify another push order (for example, so-called left first stop or right first stop) in which the middle stop switch C is not operated in the first stop.
The symbol combinations corresponding to SRP_C1 to SRP_C5 are so-called reach eyes, and the player can acquire stock by stopping and displaying the symbol combinations corresponding to SRP_C1 to SRP_C5 on the effective line 86. Is recognizable.

In addition, in the normal continuation judge zone, if the winning combination group "CRP1" is won by the combination lottery, but it is not decided that the stock notification effect will be a matter in the game, the stock notification lottery is executed and the relevant If the stock notification lottery is won, the stock notification effect is executed.
This is because the stock notification effect is not executed unless both the winning of the winning combination group "CRP1" and the determination that the stock notification effect is executed are satisfied. This is to secure the opportunity because the opportunity to be executed is reduced.

However, for example, when the number of stocks is one and the stock notification lottery is won, it is the case where the winning combination group "CRP1" is won in the game in which the stock notification effect is determined to be executed. However, by not executing the stock notification effect, the number of stocks and the number of times of the stock notification effect do not contradict each other.

(Notification of the number of establishments)
Next, the effect of notifying the player of the number of times the winning combination group "BE" has been established (the number of winnings) for shifting to the AT state will be described with reference to the figure.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, the display device 84 is provided with a display area 84a for 10 times by the effect control means 320, and one is provided for each winning combination group “BE”. Display area 84a lights up. Here, FIG. 16B shows a state in which the third display area 84a is different from the other display areas 84a to win a prize three times.
Then, when the prize is won 10 times, the state does not shift to the AT state, that is, when the number of successful formations (number of winnings) determined by the lottery is not 10 times, as shown in FIG. 16 (c). Then, the display is switched to the display area 84a for the next 10 times.
The display area 84a to be displayed at one time is not limited to 10 times, and as shown in FIG. 16D, even after the 11th time, the 11th time and thereafter are left while the 1st to 10th times are displayed. The number of times the is established (the number of times a prize is won) may be notified.

Further, the display method is not limited to the case shown in FIG. 16A, and for example, as shown in FIG. 16E, the number of establishments (number of winnings) and the number of establishments (number of winnings) drawn by lottery. If the number is close to (5 times, 10 times, etc.), use another notation, for example, a Chinese numeral, and the number of establishments (winning) that the transition to the AT state is confirmed rather than the other number of establishments (number of winnings). By notifying the player that the number of times) is approaching, the interest may be enhanced.
Specifically, in order to notify that the number of establishments (number of winnings) of 5 times may have been determined by lottery, the display area 84a for displaying the number of establishments (number of winnings) of the 4th and 5th times is displayed. The display area 84a, which is represented by a number and displays the number of establishments (number of winnings) of the 9th and 10th times (number of winnings), is displayed in Chinese numerals in order to notify that the number of establishments (number of winnings) of 10 times may have been determined by lottery. There is something like that.
The display method is not limited to the case of expressing in Chinese numerals, and any display method may be used as long as the player recognizes that the display area is different from the other display areas 84a, such as changing the color.

In addition to simply displaying the number of successful formations (number of winnings), the type of winning combination in the winning combination group "BE" may be displayed.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), for example, when "BE" is won for the 13th time, for example, "AT_L" is established (winning) among "BE". It is also possible to display it as "bell".
Although not shown, it has a mode that makes it easy to shift to the AT state in the advantageous section normal state, and while staying in the mode, reel stop control that preferentially draws the symbol combination corresponding to "AT_L" onto the effective line 86 is performed. By doing so, when "AT_L" is established (winning), the player may be notified that he / she is staying in a mode in which the AT state can be easily shifted.

It should be noted that the effect of notifying the player of the number of times the winning combination group "BE" has been established (the number of winnings) for shifting to the AT state is not limited to the case where it is always displayed, and the player performs some operation. It may be displayed by doing so, or it may be displayed on a demo screen that has not been played.

(Bell establishment history display production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a game in which the winning combination group “BE” is established (winning) and a game in which the effect is generated will be notified to the player.
Specifically, when information about the result of the game is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300 and the winning combination group "BE" is established (winning), the effect control means 320 causes the winning combination group "BE". It is notified that "BE" has been established (winning).

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is set so that the transition to the AT state is confirmed when two games are continuously established (winning) in the winning combination group "BE" during the advantageous section normal state. There is.
Therefore, in the next game in which the winning combination group "BE" is established (winning), the player will focus on establishing "BE" again (winning).

In the display example of FIG. 17, by displaying "○" in the second display area 84b from the left and the fifth display area 84b from the left, "BE" is displayed two games before and five games before. Indicates a state in which is established (winning).
Then, although not shown, each time the game progresses, the portion of "○" is moved to the right side one by one and displayed.
In the normal state of the advantageous section, the number of establishments (number of winnings) shown in FIG. 16 is displayed at the same time as the display area 84a, but for convenience of explanation, another drawing is used for explanation.

In addition, when the degree of expectation is fueled by the continuous occurrence of a predetermined effect, the formation history of the winning combination group "BE" can also be used. For example, in the game in which the effect occurs, the background color is changed. By doing so, it is possible to notify not only the establishment history of "BE" but also the history of production occurrence.
In the display example of FIG. 17, by changing the background color of the 5th display area 84b from the left and the 5th from the left, the effect was generated 3 games before and 5 games before. Indicates the state.
Then, although not shown, each time the game progresses, the portion where the background color is changed is displayed by moving one by one to the right side.

(Explanation of the basic flow of the game using FIG. 18)
Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, a general game control process executed by the main control board 200 for each game will be described.

In step S10, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main control board 200 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 is not operated, step S10 is performed again.

As a premise of this step S10, the bet number setting process is performed. In this bet number setting process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined bet number is set as the bet number. Specifically, the main control board 200 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the bet number of the game has reached the predetermined bet number (2 or 3).

In step S11, the winning combination lottery process is performed by the winning combination lottery means 210. At this time, the result of the winning combination lottery is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. When the role lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S12.

Here, in step S11, after the winning combination lottery process is executed, the maximum continuous lottery at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section is executed, and the number of stocks reflecting the result of the maximum continuous lottery is the sub-control board 300. Will be sent to. Similarly, in step S11, after the winning combination lottery process is executed, the effect mode lottery at the time of transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section is executed, and the result of the effect mode lottery is transmitted to the sub-control board 300. Further, in step S11, after the winning combination lottery process is executed, the set continuation lottery of the set continuation lottery is executed, and the result of the set continuation lottery is stored in the storage area of the main control board 200.

In step S12, the rotation fluctuation processing of the rotary reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. After the rotary reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotational speed, when the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating rotary reel 62 is operated by the main control board 200, the reel control means 220 causes each rotary reel 62 to operate. The rotation is stopped. The pressing order corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed on the main control board 200, and is also stored. It is read out in the subsequent processing.

Here, in step S12, when the so-called third stop operation of the stop switch 50 is performed after the rotation fluctuation processing is started (when the stop switch 50 is OFF), the maximum continuous lottery in the G number lottery state is executed. , The number of stocks reflecting the result of the maximum continuous lottery is transmitted to the sub control board 300 when the start switch 40 operation (step S10) of the next game is triggered.

Further, after all the stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of the full rotation reel 62 is transmitted from the transmission means 270 of the main control board 200 to the reception means 310 of the sub control board 300. Then, when the rotation fluctuation processing of all the rotating reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S13.
In step S13, the stop symbol determining means 230 performs a determination process such as winning a prize whether or not the combination of the symbols 61 having a predetermined combination is aligned with the combination of the symbols 61 on the effective line 86. Here, the data of the determination result of the determination process such as winning is transmitted from the main control board 200 to the sub control board 300. Then, when the determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S14.

In step S14, the payout control means 240 performs a payout process or the like corresponding to the determination result of the stop symbol determination means 230. If the determination result shows that the payout is unnecessary, the payout process is not performed. Then, the process ends.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can extend the game section of the advantageous section when it is determined that the game section of the advantageous section can be extended near the upper limit game section of the advantageous section. It is possible to provide a game machine 10 capable of suppressing the production that feels wasteful by making it difficult for the player to recognize that the transition to the above state has occurred by executing another effect. it can.
That is, if it is decided to shift from the ART normal state to the stock addition special zone near the upper limit game section of the advantageous section, the stock addition special zone is shifted to, but the same as the stock addition special zone. By executing the production of the normal continuation judge zone that is executed when shifting from the ART normal state to the normal continuation judge zone that can be transferred, the stock addition specialization is performed even though the transition to the stock addition special zone is performed. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the player has moved to the zone, and to improve the interest of the game without the player being dissatisfied with the production.
In addition, when shifting to the stock addition special zone or the normal continuation judge zone, it is sufficient to make one judgment that the upper limit game section may be exceeded, and the game section that can stay in the advantageous section in the stock addition special zone Every time it is decided to extend the game, it is not necessary to determine that the upper limit game section may be exceeded, and the processing load of the game machine 10 can be reduced.

Further, the present invention further corresponds to a state in which the expected value of extending the game section that can stay in the advantageous section of the normal continuation judge zone is low even though the zone has been shifted to the stock addition special zone. By executing the production, it is possible to lower the expected value of extending the game section in which the player can stay in the advantageous section, and the ART normal state shifted from the stock addition special zone is the stock addition. A game machine 10 that can prevent the game from being detracted by preventing the player from losing money due to ending in the middle of the game section extended in the special zone. Can be provided.
That is, since the normal continuation judge zone has a lower expected value for extending the game section than the stock addition special zone, the expected value for extending the game section beyond the upper limit game section of the advantageous section is lower, so that the normal continuation judge zone is produced. When is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling wasteful pulling due to exceeding the upper limit game section.

Further, in the present invention, when the production of the normal continuous judge zone is executed, it is unlikely that the game will end in the middle even if it is just before the upper limit game section, so that the upper limit game section is exceeded. It is possible to provide a game machine 10 capable of preventing a feeling of wasteful pulling due to the above.

Further, the present invention can further ensure that the stock addition special zone is finished when the production of the normal continuation judge zone is finished, and the stock is stocked when the production of the normal continuation judge zone is finished. A gaming machine that does not require processing that causes the player to feel uncomfortable, such as repeating the production of the normal continuation judge zone, which is required when the additional special zone is not completed, and can reduce the processing. 10 can be provided.

10 game machine 12 housing
14 Front door 16 Design display window
17 Medal selector 18 External centralized terminal board
19 Door open / close switch 20 Top panel
22 Lower panel 24 Hopper unit
26 Medal saucer 28 Medal payment exit
30 Operation unit 32 Bet switch
34 Max Bet Switch 35 Single Bet Switch
36 Settlement switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 42 Production button switch
43 Power supply unit 44 Power switch
45 Setting key switch 46 Setting change switch
50 Stop switch L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch R Right stop switch
60 reel unit 61 design
62 Rotating reel 63 Reel position sensor
64 Left-handed reel 65 Reel drive motor
66 Medium rotation reel 67 Back lamp
68 Right-handed reel 70 Production device
72 Speaker 74 Top Speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Directing lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display 86 Effective line
87 Credit indicator 88 Payout number indicator
89 Setting indicator 90 Section notification lamp
92 Input sensor 94 Payout sensor
95 Hopper Motor 96 Overflow Sensor
100 controller
200 Main control board 210 Role lottery means
220 Reel control means 230 Stop symbol determination means
240 Payout control means 250 Game control means
251 Normal game state control means 252 RT state control means
253 Bonus internal medium state control means 254 Bonus game state control means
260 Advantageous section control means 261 AT lottery means
270 means of transmission
300 Sub-control board 310 Receiving means
320 Production control means

Claims (6)

A non-advantageous section and an advantageous section that can be transferred from the non-advantageous section are provided.
The advantageous section is in a state of returning to the non-advantageous section after shifting from the non-advantageous section by exceeding a predetermined upper limit gaming section regardless of the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section.
The advantageous section includes an ART normal state and a first state and a second state that can shift to either state by reaching a specific opportunity in the ART normal state.
The first state is more advantageous to the player than the second state.
A specific game section in which the game section after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section at the time of reaching the specific opportunity when it is decided to shift to the first state is less than the predetermined upper limit game section. If it exceeds, the ART normal state shifts to the first state, but the effect executed in the second state is executed instead of being executed in the first state.
The first state is a state in which the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is extended.
The specific game section is characterized in that it is set to a section that exceeds the upper limit game section when the maximum game section that can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is acquired in the first state. A game machine to play. A non-advantageous section and an advantageous section that can be transferred from the non-advantageous section are provided.
The advantageous section is in a state of returning to the non-advantageous section after shifting from the non-advantageous section by exceeding a predetermined upper limit gaming section regardless of the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section.
The advantageous section includes an ART normal state and a first state and a second state that can shift to either state by reaching a specific opportunity in the ART normal state.
The first state is more advantageous to the player than the second state.
A specific game section in which the game section after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section at the time of reaching the specific opportunity when it is decided to shift to the first state is less than the predetermined upper limit game section. If it exceeds, the ART normal state shifts to the first state, but the effect executed in the second state is executed instead of being executed in the first state.
The first state is a state in which the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is extended.
The specific game section is described when, in the first state, the highest game section that can be acquired in one game in the first state and that can extend the game section that can stay in the advantageous section is acquired. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set in a section that exceeds the upper limit gaming section. A non-advantageous section and an advantageous section that can be transferred from the non-advantageous section are provided.
The advantageous section is in a state of returning to the non-advantageous section after shifting from the non-advantageous section by exceeding a predetermined upper limit gaming section regardless of the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section.
The advantageous section includes an ART normal state and a first state and a second state that can shift to either state by reaching a specific opportunity in the ART normal state.
The first state is more advantageous to the player than the second state.
A specific game section in which the game section after the transition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section at the time of reaching the specific opportunity when it is decided to shift to the first state is less than the predetermined upper limit game section. If it exceeds, the ART normal state shifts to the first state, but the effect executed in the second state is executed instead of being executed in the first state.
The first state is a state in which the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is extended.
The specific game section is set to a section that exceeds the upper limit game section when a game section that extends the game section that can stay in the advantageous section, which can be acquired on average in the first state, is acquired. A game machine characterized by that. The first state returns to the ART normal state by satisfying the end condition of the first state.
The second state is a state in which the expected value of extending the gaming section that can stay in the advantageous section is lower than that of the first state, and by satisfying the transition condition to the ART normal state, the ART normal state is reached. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that it is in a returning state. 4. The second state is characterized in that it does not satisfy the transition condition to the ART normal state, and when the end condition of the second state is satisfied, it shifts to the non-advantageous section. The gaming machine described in. Claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 characterized in that the gaming section capable of playing the first state is at least the same gaming section or short gaming section as the gaming section capable of playing the second state. The gaming machine described in.

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